MSK-IF People & Committees
Adjudication Committee
The MSK-IF Adjudication Committee, composed of clinicians and patient partners, evaluates proposals submitted by teams of clinical researchers and MSK partners to use MSK-IF staff, resources, or space in the development that fall within the scope and priority of the strategic initiative.
![Greg Alcock](http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/kin/img/ppl/alcock_g_160x180.jpg)
![Chris Bailey](_img/chris bailey.jpg)
![Kenneth Faber](_img/kenneth faber.jpg)
![Laura Huey](_img/laura huey.jpg)
![Tania Larsen](_img/tania larsen.jpg)
Tania Larsen
![Alvin Shapiro](_img/alvin shapiro.jpg)
Alvin Shapiro
![Mike Szekeres](http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/ot/img/ppl/szekeres_m.jpg)
People
Our MSK-IF team is composed of dedicated specialists with unique areas of expertise to develop and refine innovative health solutions for musculoskeletal health problems.
![Blank Profile](_img/blank profile.png)
Ji Min (Jamie) Kim
Digital Design Specialist
![Blank Profile](_img/blank profile.png)
Yuxin (Monica) Lin
Patient Interface Specialist
Operations Committee
The MSK-IF Operations Committee is composed of world-class researchers in MSK Health, specializing in various areas such as the upper extremity, lower extremity, and spine. The committee plays a key role in the oversight and management of MSK projects and ensures to integrate principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness in all decision-making processes.
![Trevor Birmingham](http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/img/ppl/birmingham_t_160x180.jpg)
Trevor Birmingham
Professor, School of Physical Therapy
Co-Director, Wolf Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab
![Dianne Bryant](http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/img/ppl/bryant_d_160x180.jpg)
Dianne Bryant
Clinical Epidemiologist
Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences
Professor, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Affiliated with Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic and the Joint Replacement Institute
![Joy MacDermid](http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/img/ppl/macdermid_j_160x180.jpg)
Joy C. MacDermid
Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences
Professor, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Co-Director of Clinical Research, Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St Joseph's Health Centre
![Alison Rushton](http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/img/ppl/rushton_a_160x180.jpg)
Alison Rushton
Professor and Director, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences
Associate Director of Western Bone and Joint Institute
Co-Director of Translational Research for Spinal Pain, CANSpine
![Dave Walton](http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/img/ppl/walton_d_160x180.jpg)
Dave Walton
Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences (cross-appt. Dept. of Psychiatry)
Associate Scientist, Lawson Health Research Institute
Associate Scientist, Western Bone and Joint Institute
Co-Director of Innovative Solutions for Spinal Pain, CANSpine